Published at 25th of December 2025 8:47 am

Chapter 1948: The Situation Is Dire—We Can’t Stay Here for Long (Part 2)

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"Could it be the Qingmu Sect’s cultivation technique, or did they carry something special that attracted these demonic beasts?" Zhao Mingyu mused.

Luo Qingchen’s mind recalled a record he had seen in the Qingyun Sect’s archives: Sha-Lin Beasts, fond of consuming living creatures filled with pure Wood Spirit Energy. And the Qingmu Sect, they cultivated Wood Attribute techniques!

Indeed, this Luofeng Slope is simply a nemesis for the Qingmu Sect.

"Brother Zhao, this is a rare opportunity." Luo Qingchen’s lips curled slightly, "We only need to ’guide’ a little from the side, and they will bring disaster upon themselves."

Having said that, Luo Qingchen suddenly took out an item from his storage bag—a gleaming identity token scavenged from a previously slain Qingmu Sect disciple, still carrying a trace of Qingmu Sect’s unique spiritual power fluctuation.

He flicked his finger, and the token silently flew to the edge of the battlefield, landing in the blind spot of a Sha-Lin Beast’s attack, at a relatively safe position.

"What are you doing..." Zhao Mingyu was puzzled.

Luo Qingchen smiled faintly, without explaining.

In the battlefield, a Qingmu Sect Elder in the Initial Realm of the Golden Core was frantically besieged by a Sha-Lin Beast, facing peril. His peripheral vision caught something not far away, and in his panic, he didn’t have time to look closely, instinctively fleeing towards that direction.

However, as soon as he approached the token, the other two Sha-Lin Beasts, who had shown little interest in him, suddenly changed direction, their three blood-red single eyes simultaneously locking onto the unlucky elder like cats who sensed a tantalizing scent!

"Roar!"

All three Sha-Lin Beasts attacked simultaneously!

"No—!" The elder managed only a desperate scream before being overwhelmed by the Sha-Lin Beasts.

"What a strategy!" Zhao Mingyu’s eyes lit up, instantly understanding Luo Qingchen’s intent. This kid, he’s quite cunning!

"Let’s join in too!" Zhao Mingyu eagerly rummaged through his storage bag but unfortunately hadn’t killed any Qingmu Sect members before, thus couldn’t find any similar token.

"There’s no need to rush, Brother Zhao, I have more." Luo Qingchen produced several fragments of clothing tainted with Qingmu Sect energy, taken from disciples’ corpses, and employed the same tactic, subtly scattering them across the battlefield to lure the Sha-Lin Beasts to attack lone or fleeing Qingmu Sect disciples.

For a moment, the battlefield was in chaos, and Qingmu Sect disciples suffered heavy casualties. They couldn’t fathom why these Sha-Lin Beasts were targeting them so fiercely and recklessly.

"Senior Brother Luo, you’re so bad!" Su Xiaowan watched in shock, then excitedly whispered. This method of killing with borrowed hands felt eerily thrilling.

Lin Wan’er also watched, her beautiful eyes glinting, realizing her perception of Luo Qingchen had refreshed once more. This seemingly mild-mannered junior was also crafty at times.

Just as the Qingmu Sect disciples were being slaughtered by the Sha-Lin Beasts, an angry roar echoed from afar: "You insolent child! How dare you!"

Mu Qingxuan had finally shrugged off his troubles and hurried over in response! As he saw the devastation before him, with Luo Qingchen and Zhao Mingyu fanning the flames, his fury erupted, and his Nascent Soul Stage pressure swept forth like a tidal wave!

"Not good! The old man is here!" Zhao Mingyu’s complexion changed, hurriedly saying to Luo Qingchen: "Kid, I’ll count this as a favor! Until we meet again!" With that, he fled with two subordinates into the mist, not wishing to face the enraged Nascent Soul cultivator alone.

Luo Qingchen hadn’t expected Mu Qingxuan to arrive so quickly. He grabbed Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan, speaking urgently: "Let’s go! This place is too dangerous to linger!"

"Where do you think you’re escaping to!" Murderous intent flashed in Mu Qingxuan’s eyes as he realized these Sha-Lin Beasts had been lured by Luo Qingchen and were targeting the Qingmu Sect disciples. With a sweep of his hand, a massive azure palm descended from the sky, striking towards the three!

"Turtle Shell!" Su Xiaowan hurriedly activated the turtle shell’s defenses.

Boom!

The turtle shell’s light shield trembled violently, its color fading, and Su Xiaowan coughed up blood, weakened.

"Senior Brother Luo, I... I can’t hold on..." The turtle shell’s gleam flickered, on the verge of shattering.

Luo Qingchen felt a deep sense of urgency, shielding Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan behind him, his gaze fixed intently on the approaching Mu Qingxuan. Was it really fated for them to perish here today?

In this critical moment, a sudden turn of events!

Bai Ling’er, carried on Lin Wan’er’s back, had the leaf of the Nine Revolutions Soul Revival Grass at her brow emit an unprecedented brilliant gold light! An immense and majestic dragon power descended like the awakening of an ancient giant dragon!

This dragon power was far stronger than before!

The formerly ferocious three Sha-Lin Beasts trembled as though encountering their nemesis, emitting mournful cries before turning to flee frantically, swiftly disappearing into the mist.

As for Mu Qingxuan, he was struck as though by lightning!

He felt an overwhelming instinct of fear and submission surging from his bloodline and soul, causing his spiritual power to stagnate, and his Nascent Soul Stage cultivation seemed ineffective against this pure dragon power! He even felt an impulse to kneel and worship!

"True... True Dragon’s Power!!" Mu Qingxuan was shocked beyond words, his voice trembling. He gazed incredulously at the little girl on Lin Wan’er’s back, wondering what secrets she concealed?!

Seizing the moment when Mu Qingxuan’s mind faltered, Luo Qingchen’s eyes sparkled with intelligence! He produced the bronze disc composed of six star map fragments, which, under Bai Ling’er’s explosive dragon power and the chaotic intertwining of celestial and terrestrial forces surrounding them, automatically activated, projecting a faint yet clear starlight toward a specific direction within the mist!

"There’s a way out there!" Luo Qingchen, feeling enlightened, shouted, "Follow me!"

He didn’t hesitate, grabbing Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan, and dashed into the depths of the mist guided by the starlight.

Once Mu Qingxuan recovered from the dragon power’s shock, Luo Qingchen and the others had already vanished into the boundless sea of mist. His expression was conflicted, ultimately opting not to pursue further. The True Dragon’s Power had left too strong an impression, and the mysteriousness of Luofeng Slope deterred him from proceeding recklessly.

"Luo Qingchen... Star Map... True Dragon..." Complexity flickered in Mu Qingxuan’s eyes, resolving that today’s events would not end here!

...

Meanwhile, following the guidance of the star map’s bronze disc, Luo Qingchen and company took numerous twists and turns, having no idea how long they had run, but finally emerged from a malodorous stone pile into open space.

They found themselves at the edge of a massive underground rift. Below the rift, a dark river could faintly be seen flowing, and on the opposite side of the rift stood a broken ancient stone bridge, as if connecting heaven and earth! The other end of the bridge vanished into relatively thinner fog, revealing the faint outline of lush mountain peaks.

"We’re... out?" Su Xiaowan collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, dirt and tears covering her face.

Lin Wan’er also breathed a sigh of relief, though she remained vigilant, scanning the surroundings.

Luo Qingchen gazed at the broken stone bridge spanning the rift, and the starlight on the bronze disc still pointing toward the bridge’s other side, excitement gleaming in his eyes: "I think we’ve found a way out of Luofeng Slope! Once we cross that bridge, we should be closer to the Qingyun Mountain Range!"

However, just as they were about to devise a way down the rift and find a path across the bridge, Bai Ling’er suddenly emitted a faint moan.

"Hmm..."

The trio simultaneously startled, their eyes turning to Bai Ling’er on Lin Wan’er’s back.

Bai Ling’er’s long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and slowly, she opened her tightly shut eyes that sparkled like twin stars!

"Ling’er! You’re awake?!" Su Xiaowan exclaimed with both surprise and joy, nearly jumping up.

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